“ The food was good. Our server was pulling double duty as waiter and bar tender. We had to wait a little, but we were outside overlooking the river, so the wait wasn't bad. ”

“ There’s a good view of the river, the service is friendly, and the food is rather good. The Joe’s Sampler Platter was a wonderful appetizer, and I got the East Coast Platter as my entree; it was pretty good, though the crab cakes weren’t my favorite. Overall, this is a wonderful place to eat at. I would visit again, if given the opportunity. ”

“ "Excellent service and delicious food with an amazing view." Pros: 1. Incredible customer service made you feel very welcome. 2. Food was delicious with generous portions. 3. Amazing view from the outdoor deck/patio creates a wonderful atmosphere. Cons: 1. Calamari was a tad salty. 2. Some customers may end up smoking cigarettes while on the outdoor patio. 3. Music on the outdoor patio speakers were a bit loud, could be turned down a bit so that people can hear each other's conversations. I visited Joe's Crab Shack last week after finishing up with a conference in Louisville and per the recommendation of a friend. I was greeted instantly by the staff and when I mentioned that it was my first time in Louisville, Alek was kind enough to give me a short summary of the city, culture, and what was up and coming. I really appreciated it and helped me to understand the area a bit more. I was also assisted by Angie who was very attentive and helped me with menu recommendations. She had a very nice demeanor and went out of her way to make sure I had an enjoyable dining experience. The food was delicious! I ordered Joe's Classic Sampler for the Appetizer, which had a variety of items. I really liked the crab and shrimp dip and the Great Balls of Fire (which consisted of shrimp and crab shaped like a deep-fried ball) were flavorful. For the entree, I ordered the East Coast Platter which had a crab cake that used REAL crab (and not the imitation kind) where you can really taste the chunks of crab and not as much filler. Also, the bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with seafood stuffing was plump and juicy and was delightful to eat. Overall the food was great and you can taste the freshness of the seafood. I also appreciated the large portions and was fairly priced. Ken's Takeaway: If you like seafood and wonderful southern hospitality, check out Joe's Crab Shack. The portions were generous and prices were reasonable. I would caution about sitting on the outside patio since there are certain aspects like cigarette smoke as a well as the loud music from the over hang speakers that can detract you from enjoying the majestic view of the Ohio River and the overall atmosphere. ”

“ I love eating at Joe’s Crab Shack and I enjoyed having Bobbi Jo as my server. She was very friendly and took good care of me and she even signed me up for the loyalty rewards. The food is so delicious here and I love being able to see the river while I eat. I had the crab stuffed mushrooms and the crab cakes and the campfire s'mores cake and an iced tea. It was all so delicious. Thank you so much for your service Bobbi Jo! :) ”

“ We sat outside which has an epic view, our waiter was very helpful, took a little while to get the food but it was worth it because where we were sitting. ”

“ We are there on Mother’s Day weekend and had the best waitress, her name was Red. She was so nice and made sure everything for us was perfect. Red kept our drinks filled and even gave us to go drinks. When we go back this fall, I hope Red is my server again! ”

“ I enjoyed this restaurant. The waitress was nice and pleasant. She was helpful making suggestions to someone who has never been there. Her service went above and beyond anticipating my needs. ”

“ All of our dishes were delicious. Our server was outstanding. Love this place and definitely will go back. ”